The 35th Semi-Annual "Pec Thing" Antique & Flea Market Spring show has over 500 vendors selling everything from antiques and collectibles to crafts and home good items. Vendors occupy over 100,000 square feet inside and over 40-acres outside. Parking is free. Concessions will be available. No pets are allowed.

October 3, ORANGEVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 5K TRAIL RUN. Richland Creek Trailhead, 8 am. Join in a 5K run on the Jane Addams Trail to benefit the Orangeville schools. The scenic route follows Richland Creek; it is a flat, out and back course on a crushed limestone surface. Refreshments after the race for participants, plus door prizes, goody bags and more. For an entry form, go to www.oeftrailrun.com. $20.

On September 5 at the Union Dairy in Freeport from 3 pm to 8 pm, cruise in to this great old fashioned ice cream parlor with great cars, 50's and 60's music, and more. Music by 3-D Sound. Hourly drawings for food prizes. Souvenir t-shirts. No entry fee.

May 9, CRUISIN’ FOR A CAUSE: 2ND ANNUAL LIONS CLUB CAR SHOW. Union Dairy, Freeport. 3 pm to 7 pm. Union Dairy and the Freeport Lions Club host this car show with proceeds going to the Lions Club. Entertainment by 3-D Sound. $10 donation per car.

Ride to fight cancer and enjoy a generous helping of northwest Illinois hospitality. Ride some of the most beautiful roads in Illinois and choose from our 105, 75, 30 and 20 miles routes. Maps are provided, and roads are clearly marked. Start and finish at the YMCA of Northwest Illinois in the Highland Community College campus. Start time 7-9 am. Don't forget your helmet, water bottles and sun block. In lieu of a registration fee, they welcome your gracious donation to the FHN Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center.

This family restaurant is among the best of the region and offers a wonderful breakfast and a great selection of daily specials. Children’s menu. Breakfast and Lunch: under $5.00. Dinner: under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted

This great pizza place has been voted Best in the Region with its homemade sauce and dough, pasta and sandwiches. Dine-in specials, carry-out and delivery service. Dinner under $10 Credit Cards Accepted

Lena Brewing Company is nestled among the rolling farm fields near Lena, Illinois just off US Highway 20. Our craft brewery features a wide mix of artisanal, traditional and innovative beers, all brewed right here on site! Our brewery and taproom are located inside a renovated old mill building. Stop by to taste our beer, take a brewery tour and watch our beer being made! Out facility is also available for private parties and rentals. Imagine hosting your next gathering right inside our beautiful, state-of-the-art brewing facility! We hope to see you soon; Cheers! Open Thursdays 4pm to 9pm; Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 9pm and Sundays 11am to 4pm. . Also open on holiday Mondays 11am to 4pm.

Relax at this new brewery capable of producing 310,000 gallons annually. Enjoy the 1500 square foot tap room serving 10 beers on draft including regional guest beers as well as a full service bar including premium and craft wines and spirits. Tours of the brewery are available – $5 for adults (includes a pint of beer). 1400 South Adams Avenue Freeport, IL 61032 Open: Wednesday and Thursday: 3 pm to 11 pm; Friday and Saturday: Noon to Midnight

The 35th Semi-Annual "Pec Thin" Antique & Flea Market Spring show has over 500 vendors selling everything from antiques and collectibles to crafts and home good items. Vendors occupy over 100,000 square feet inside and over 40-acres outside. Parking is free. Concessions will be available. No pets are allowed.